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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Port Columbus Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $352. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Columbus.$352 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $352, select.
Columbus.$352 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $352, select.
Columbus.$385 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Houston Hobby on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $385, select.
Columbus.$446 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $446, select.
Columbus.$469 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $469, select.
Columbus.$469 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $469, select.
Columbus.$506 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $506, select.
Columbus.$617 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar, returning Sat, 20 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston Hobby on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $617, select.
Columbus.$617 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $617, select.
Columbus.$618 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan, returning Tue, 20 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston Hobby on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $618, select.
Columbus.$647 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston Hobby on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $647, select.
Columbus.$761 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Apr, returning Sat, 17 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston Hobby on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 17 Apr, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $761, select.
Columbus.$845 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Houston Hobby on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $845, select.
Columbus.$1,015 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Fri, 29 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,015, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby to Port Columbus

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Houston Hobby to Port Columbus flights are currently cheapest in September.
Aug
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Direct flights from Houston Hobby to Port Columbus

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Houston Hobby to Port Columbus: Alternative routes

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Port Columbus

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Houston to Columbus: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$352
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time2 hrs, 28 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week8

Finding cheap flights from Houston Hobby to Port Columbus: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Houston Hobby to Port Columbus is $352. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 28 minutes is the average flight time from Houston Hobby to Port Columbus.
Southwest Airlines flies direct from Houston Hobby to Port Columbus.
As of August 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from Houston Hobby to Port Columbus.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby to Port Columbus is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Port Columbus Airport on Tuesday, 3 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 28 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Port Columbus but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Columbus is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Southwest Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Port Columbus.

Flying from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to Port Columbus Airport (CMH): what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Port Columbus Airport.

  • Columbus's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Columbus one hour ahead of Houston.

  • Every week, there are four Houston Hobby Airport to Port Columbus Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, go for the 09:00 Southwest Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 20:20 with Southwest Airlines.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HOU to CMH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.

  • Southwest Airlines is your ticket to exploring Columbus (and perhaps some other great corners of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Port Columbus Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Southwest Airlines.

  • With 66.36% of services landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating HOU to CMH flights.

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Houston Hobby Airport to Port Columbus Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HOU and CMH:

    • Nashville Airport

    • Chicago Midway Airport

    • Dallas Love Field Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to Port Columbus Airport (CMH)

  • Currently, $172 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Houston Hobby Airport to Port Columbus Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $352. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from HOU to CMH, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Port Columbus Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from HOU to CMH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Port Columbus Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Houston Hobby Airport, 79% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Houston Hobby Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Port Columbus Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near HOU:

Arriving at Port Columbus Airport (CMH)

Getting from Port Columbus Airport (CMH) to central Columbus

  • You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.

  • From Port Columbus Airport, Columbus is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Travelling by public transport takes about 40 minutes.

When to fly to Port Columbus Airport (CMH)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Port Columbus Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Columbus based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • Book your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Port Columbus Airport for July if you'd like to explore Columbus during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HOU to CMH in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.

Explore more of the United States

  • Chicago is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Columbus. Around 451 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.

  • Around 274 kilometres west of Columbus, Indianapolis is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

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